142 95th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The two-family house at 142 95th Street in Fort Hamilton, owned by Juan Cruz, has notable recurring issues particularly regarding heating and water systems. In the winter months of 2022, there was a significant cluster of complaints about heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints spanning February to December 2022 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) often faced difficulties gaining access to units for inspection. These heating system issues were so pronounced that they were categorized as emergencies, and there was also a water leak incident in October 2022 involving heavy flow, though no violations were issued following the inspection. The building has a documented history of violations related to unauthorized modifications, particularly in 2018-2019, when several environmental control board violations were issued regarding illegal apartment conversion and failure to comply with the Commissioner's orders.

Specifically, there were issues with the property being converted from its legally approved two-family status to a four-family dwelling, including unauthorized construction of full-height partitions, installation of new plumbing fixtures, and improper electrical work. Multiple violations were issued with varying penalties, some of which have since been resolved, though several Class B and Class C violations from 2018-2019 regarding water leaks, plaster surfaces, and electrical issues in the first-floor apartment appear to remain open as of the latest data. The building's entrance door lock was also found to be broken or defective in late 2020, representing another safety concern, though this was certified as corrected in December 2020.